Planning Practices - Essentials

Overview

Planning matters are often complex, generate a great deal of interest in the community and can also be controversial. It is therefore critical that decision makers i.e. Elected Members, and planning Officers, have a thorough understanding of planning processes, decision making processes and implications of decisions to appropriately assess applications.

Topics include types of Land Use Planning, Roles and Responsibilities in Planning, Council and the Administration, Legislative Framework, State Planning Framework, Local Planning Framework, Decision Making Process, State Administrative Tribunal, Development Assessment, Enforcement and Compliance.

Target Audience

Suitable for Elected Members wanting to gain an introductory understanding of Town Planning practices.

Suitable for all Local Government Officers and recent planning or similar field graduates, community members and representatives.

Learning Outcomes

Recognise and interpret legislation relevant to planning decision making;
Understand the role and responsibilities of Council and the Administration as it relates to planning decisions;
Recognise, understand and apply State and local planning frameworks;
Interpret and apply planning frameworks to planning and development applications; and
Understand the social and financial implications associated with local government planning decision making.

Duration

9:00am - 4:30pm (8:45am registration)

Fees

$580.00 (Plus GST)

Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy
All transfer or cancellation requests must be made by emailing training@walga.asn.au

Training at WALGA - If you wish to change or cancel your confirmed course the following applies:

More than 10 business days prior to course commencement - no charge for either a cancellation or change request.
Cancellation request between 10-6 business days - 50% refund on pre-payment.
Less than 5 business days, no refund for cancellation and no transfer to another date allowed.
Non-Attendance - there is no refund or transfer for non-attendance.

Please refer to the WALGA Terms and Conditions of Enrolment for further conditions including COVID-19, On-Site training and course cancellations.

Planning Practices - Essentials

Friday, 6 October 2023
Registration from 08:45 AM
ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007
$580.00 plus GST

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Planning Practices - Essentials

Overview

Target Audience

Learning Outcomes

Duration

Fees